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Webster 1913 Edition

Selenic

Se-len′ic

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
sélénique
.]
(Chem.)
Of or pertaining to selenium; derived from, or containing, selenium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with selenious compounds.

Webster 1828 Edition

Selenic

SELEN'IC

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Adj.
Pertaining to selenium, or extracted from it; as selenic acid.

Definition 2024

selenic

selenic

English

Adjective

selenic ‎(comparative more selenic, superlative most selenic)

  1. Of or relating to the Moon.
  2. (inorganic chemistry) Of, pertaining to or containing selenium, especially in a higher oxidation state than the corresponding selenious compound

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σελήνη ‎(Selḗnē) + -ic

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪk, -iːnɪk

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